Achille in Sciro
An opera seria based on the story of Achilles on Skyros, using Pietro Metastasio’s libretto.
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An opera seria based on the story of Achilles on Skyros, using Pietro Metastasio’s libretto.
A distinct musical setting of Metastasio’s libretto Alessandro nell’Indie by Domenico Sarro. A setting premiered in Naples on 4 November and revived there in 1743. The source does not provide a setting-specific plot synopsis; the libretto concerns Alexander’s campaign in India and the conflict involving King Porus, Cleofide, and their court.
Dido, queen of Carthage, loves Aeneas but refuses to marry Iarbas. After Aeneas defeats Iarbas, Dido persuades him to stay; his father’s ghost recalls him to his duty, and Dido dies as he sails for Italy.
In this satirical intermezzo, singer Dorina awaits an impresario and complains about the ornamented audition music of the day. Nibbio is more intent on seduction than artistic judgment and tries to persuade her to sing. During a second meeting, Dorina lists extravagant contract demands; Nibbio accepts them, but still fails to achieve his goal.
An opera seria based on the story of Achilles on Skyros, using Pietro Metastasio’s libretto.
A distinct musical setting of Metastasio’s libretto Alessandro nell’Indie by Domenico Sarro. A setting premiered in Naples on 4 November and revived there in 1743. The source does not provide a setting-specific plot synopsis; the libretto concerns Alexander’s campaign in India and the conflict involving King Porus, Cleofide, and their court.
Dido, queen of Carthage, loves Aeneas but refuses to marry Iarbas. After Aeneas defeats Iarbas, Dido persuades him to stay; his father’s ghost recalls him to his duty, and Dido dies as he sails for Italy.
In this satirical intermezzo, singer Dorina awaits an impresario and complains about the ornamented audition music of the day. Nibbio is more intent on seduction than artistic judgment and tries to persuade her to sing. During a second meeting, Dorina lists extravagant contract demands; Nibbio accepts them, but still fails to achieve his goal.